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seniors
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Graham’s KHN story points the way for local reporters
AHCJ member and former Aging Core Topic Leader Judith Graham wrote a terrific article for Kaiser Health News on the best…
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Caring for older adults: What physicians, patients should question and what reporters should look at
The American Geriatrics Society (AGS) today published the results of its examination of care to determine the top five things…
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Conference panels delve into stories about aging #ahcj13
The numbers are inescapable. By 2030, almost one in every five Americans will be 65 or older, yet many specialists…
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Focus on Medicaid as budget debates escalate
Don’t forget about Medicaid as the budget debate occupies center stage in Washington. Howard Gleckman reminds us why this is…
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Fla. reporter shares thoughts behind new blog on aging
In the latest installment of “Shared Wisdom” on the aging beat, Barbara Peters Smith of the Sarasota (Fla.) Herald-Tribune discusses…
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Panelists: Watch state activities for stories about seniors’ health services
What lies ahead for Medicare now that election results are in? Two words sum up the short-term outlook: cost cutting.…
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New and noteworthy tidbits on the aging and health care beat
The Center for Budget and Policy Priorities has published a new report that looks at Social Security’s role in keeping…
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Seniors have special concerns in natural disasters like Sandy
It’s well known that older adults are more vulnerable in times of natural disaster. But there’s nothing like a storm…
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Find out how demographic shifts affect the aging community in your area
The population of people 65 and older is growing, but not equally across the United States. Some cities are experiencing…
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Members’ investigations prompt bills in Wash.
Three health-related bills moving through the Washington legislature came about as a result of articles reported by AHCJ members at…